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Marco Island, Florida, off the Gulf Coast, has the warm water and white sand beaches found along Florida's west coast. Sea Excursions has a “dolphin experience” cruise from the Marco River Marina and park rangers offer free guided swamp walks, bicycle rides and canoe trips through Big Cypress National Preserve. The gentle gulf water is particularly family friendly; no big waves to knock down little kids.

Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort &amp; Spa

At the all-suite Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa, family-sized standard rooms have a balcony, king-size or two double-size beds plus a sofa bed, refrigerator and coffee makers. Rooms also have flat-screen televisions and Wi-Fi. The free-form heated pool has pool toys for kids. There are two tennis courts, a large fitness center and a day spa. There is a cafe and beach bar and grill. Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa 560 S. Collier Blvd. Marco Island, FL 34145 239-394-5000 hiltonmarcoisland.com

Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort

Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort was recently renovated, with rooms fitted with high-thread-count linens, plasma televisions and new furniture on balconies. Rooms also have Wi-Fi, refrigerators and coffee makers. Kids five to 12 can join a daily supervised program. There is a golf course, spa, fitness center and playground. There are two main pools, a kiddie pool and a spa pool, five restaurants, a bar and a juice bar. Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort 400 S. Collier Blvd. Marco Island, FL 34145 239-394-2511 marcoislandmarriott.com

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Judy Antell was the editor of Big Apple Parent for 13 years and continues to write for the monthly publication. Antell has been published in "The New York Times," "Parents" magazine and on numerous websites. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature and a Master of Arts degree in literature and drama from Washington University.